Demand for new airport in Kerala

Anto Antony speaking at the reception. Dr K C Chacko, K C James, K V Thomas, Thomas Kuriyan and Baby Kuriyan are also seen

An Indian MP has urged New Delhi to approve the construction of an airport at Aranmula in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district.
Anto Antony, who was speaking at a function in Doha organised by the Friends of Tiruvalla (Fota) also said efforts are underway to develop the Tiruvalla railway station in Pathanamthitta district to world standards at a cost of Rs1,500mn.
The MP said the central government has already initiated steps to set up a passport office in Tiruvalla.
Antony, who represents Pathanamthitta in parliament, was in Doha to attend the Overseas Indian Cultural Congress (OICC) global conclave, hosted by the Indian Cultural and Arts Society (Incas).
Fota president Baby Kuriyan chaired the event. forum patrons Dr K C Chacko, K V Thomas and K C James and Tiruvalla Pravasi global chapter patron Aby Varikkad (Kuwait) spoke.
Fota secretary Thomas Kuriyan welcomed the gathering and V G Narendran proposed a vote of thanks.